Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $127,500 total settlements.
Tahhan, Mazen vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV04683,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 24, 2025
Complaint
Gonzalez, Yordy vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 812837/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 21, 2023, ended April 18, 2024
$82,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 25, 2023, Yordy Gonzalez was lawfully in the area of 2167 Cross Bronx Expressway in Bronx County. Without probable cause or provocation, or any legal justification, Defendant officers Gilcalderon, Doe, Roe and Flores falsely accused Mr. Gonzalez of having committed a crime. Defendant officers touched, grabbed, handcuffed, seized and arrested Mr. Gonzalez in an excessive manner and with excessive force. Eventually, Mr. Gonzalez was taken to a police station and entered into the records as under arrest. Mr. Gonzalez was held on various criminal charges at various police stations, correctional facilities and at the Courthouse in Bronx County. Ultimately, the criminal action against Yordy Gonzalez was term...
Hall, Daiquan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 029976/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 8, 2020, ended December 21, 2021
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 23, 2019, Plaintiff was lawfully crossing the street in the crosswalk when he was approached by officers. The officer falsely accused Plaintiff of spitting, which Plaintiff denied. Officers then arrested Plaintiff without cause. Plaintiff was transported to the precinct and charged with resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administration, and disorderly conduct. All charges were subsequently dismissed.
On July 24, 2019, the day after Plaintiff's original arrest, Plaintiff returned to the precinct in order to retrieve his property which had been confiscated the previous day. Another individual was at the precinct retrieving their property and became irate. As a result, an officer told both the othe...